HomeAnswersVenereologyfungal infectionWhat is the cause for fungal infection in private area?

I have fungal infection in my private parts with pain. Kindly help.

Share

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At September 24, 2020
Reviewed AtNovember 29, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 30-year-old male. My weight is 147.71 lbs, and I am 5'6" feet tall. I have a fungal infection in my private areas. I have been feeling pain and have an infection for the past two to three weeks. I have only one lesion, but now it is increasing on the glans. Please suggest. I am currently taking Dazit.

Thanks.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I have seen the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity).From the photo, it does not look like a fungal infection, as there are clear-cut nodular lesions. Is there any history of risky sexual exposure recently? Any pus from the lesion, associated fever, or chills? Any history of condom allergy? What is the skin allergy that you had? Any rashes on the body? Kindly answer all the queries to arrive at a diagnosis.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I do not have a history of sexual exposure anytime. I have a little bit of pus from the cut lesions. There is no fever or chills, no record of condom allergy. I have had a skin allergy, like redness or itchy rashes on the skin, for the last four years, and the doctor suggested taking Dazit and Atarax. Should I stop this tablet to cure this disease? Please suggest. This was the first time I got infected in my private area. I have seen only one cut lesion in the past week, but now it is increasing, and seen some pus in it.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Since there is no risky sexual exposure, what you experience might be a reaction due to increased body heat and a minimal fungal infection, as the area is prone to it. You can use tablet Cefadroxil 500 mg twice daily for five days, tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily for five days, Fusidic (Butylhydroxyanisole) cream for application in the morning for two weeks, Miconazole cream for application in the night for two weeks, KZ soap (Ketoconazole) soap for wash twice daily, and tablet Atarax (Hydroxyzine hydrochloride) 10 mg once daily at night for two weeks. Provided there is no prior allergy to these medications. Review after two weeks. If there is no improvement after two weeks, you may have to give for culture and sensitivity studies. Consult your specialist doctor, take to them, and take medications with their consent. Also, follow these measures:

1. Keep the area always dry.

2. Use only dry clothes.

3. Wear loose, breathable cotton clothes.

4. Iron your clothes before wearing them to kill the fungal molds.

5. Wash the area with lukewarm water.

6. Frequent changing of bed linens and towels.

7. Do not share your items.

8. Maintain good genital hygiene.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I hope you are keeping safe. I have seen the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From the picture, it does not look like a clear-cut fungal infection, but since you have a recent history of the same, you are very prone. You can apply the following medications and review them after two weeks. Miconazole cream at night, KZ (Ketoconazole soap) for washing twice daily, and tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once at night for three days. Kindly maintain good hygiene and keep the area dry. Review after two weeks. Consult your specialist doctor, take to them, and take medications with their consent.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese
Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese

Venereology

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Read answers about:

ketoconazolefungal infection

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Venereology

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy